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Bank, 7/8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, Watford-SW1504

Description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist, at Band 7/8a, to work via a Bank Contract, for our Adult Community Services, based in Watford.

The post holder will ensure the provision of a specialist psychology service to clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the quadrant, and provide expertise, advice, and consultation on clients' psychological care to other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health difficulties
  • Provide expertise in a specialist clinical or research area and offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care
  • Work closely with the local psychology team and the range of psychological therapy colleagues within the service setting
  • Work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • Propose and implement policy and service development, undertake research, service evaluation, and audit

Requirements:

  • At least two years full-time post-registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
  • Full registration with a post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent)
  • Experience in neuropsychological assessment
  • Experience working with moderate to severe mental health problems

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary of £47,810 to £55,690 per annum pro rata, flexible working, and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture.

About Us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services.

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Skills

Required

  • specialist psychological assessment
  • treatment of adults with complex mental health difficulties
  • CBT
  • neuropsychological assessment

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9367-26-1050

Apply on Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust